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Ski sickness

R Häusler1

  • 1University ENT Clinic, Inselspital, Berne, Switzerland.

Acta Oto-Laryngologica
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
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Ski sickness, a form of motion sickness, causes dizziness and nausea in skiers due to conflicting sensory input. Symptoms can be managed with vestibular suppressants.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Dizziness, nausea, and dysequilibrium are common during downhill skiing.
  • This condition, termed "ski sickness," is a unique form of motion sickness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the characteristics of ski sickness.
  • To explore the contributing factors and potential treatments for ski sickness.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing observations from 11 individuals experiencing ski sickness.
  • Analysis of sensory system interactions and contributing factors.

Main Results:

  • Ski sickness results from contradictory visual, vestibular, and somatosensory information.
  • Contributing factors include vestibular overstimulation, poor visual control (especially in fog), minor vision problems (myopia, astigmatism), altered somatosensory input from ski gear, psychological factors, and barotrauma.

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  • Symptoms were alleviated by vestibular suppressants.

    • Conclusions:

    • Ski sickness is a distinct motion sickness entity triggered by the unique sensory demands of skiing.
    • Understanding the multifactorial pathophysiology aids in managing and potentially preventing ski sickness.